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	October 19th is the Annual WRWA River Cleanup Volunteers will be needed in October for the WRWA¹s annual Westfield River Cleanup. The event will again be held in conjunction with the Connecticut River Council¹s Source-to-Sea Cleanup of the Connecticut River and its major tributaries. The Cleanup will be held Saturday, October 19 from 9:00 am until approximately noon. Work gloves and trash bags will be provided. We will meet at the WG&E substation at the beginning of the River Walk in Westfield. We will remove trash and debris from the river, banks, and paths at the River Walk and as many additional sites as the number of volunteers permits. Contact Carl Grobe at 572-5304 for additional information. There is no need to preregister unless you are bringing a large group. Volunteers who are interested in assisting with logistical support on the day of the event are also needed, and should contact Carl at the number above. Mark your calendars so as not to miss the fun. Work clothes and sturdy shoes are recommended. Bring your friends! Congratulations to Michael Parker Michael Parker received the Waite Award, an award given annually to a person who helps preserve and improve the local environment. Mr. Parker, a Watershed Initiative Team Leader for the Westfield and Farmington River Watersheds, was instrumental in working with citizens toward "Wild and Scenic" designation for portions of the Westfield River. He helped found LAPA West (Lakes and Ponds Association of Western Massachusetts). He works tirelessly with these and numerous other citizens groups in western Massachusetts to secure grants and studies for a variety of environmental problems and issues. His attention to detail and excellence in how he carries out these efforts are outstanding qualities that make him effective. Mr. Parker is a resident of Westfield, MA. Welcome Meeting for New Members What is a watershed? What is special about the Westfield River Watershed? What does WRWA do? How can members become involved to improve our watershed? If you are a new member or a long time member who wants an update, come to our WRWA Welcome Meeting on Monday, September 30th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Westfield Athenaeum (Elm & Court Streets). See a beautiful slide show of our watershed, meet our Board of Directors and other new members, sign up for activities. For more information, call our office at 532-7290.